Area Code 272

Pennsylvania (PA) • Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Pittston, Danville, East Stroudsburg, Hazleton, Williamsport, Alba • Eastern Time (ET)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 1.5M people across 367 ZIP codes.
•Overlapping area codes: 570.
•Major cities: Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Pittston.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 272.

Income

46th

Home values

44th

Poverty rate

61st

Area Code Basics

Primary State

Pennsylvania (PA)

States Served

Pennsylvania (PA)

Major Cities

Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Pittston, Danville, East Stroudsburg, Hazleton, Williamsport, Alba

Time Zone(s)

Eastern Time (ET)

Est. Population

1.5M

ZIP Codes

367

Data accuracy & methodology

This report aggregates 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates and geographic overlays for orientation. Area-code service areas can cross ZIP/state boundaries and change over time; verify official assignments with NANPA for critical use.